From -The Humane Society of the United States Factsheet Turtles are one of the most endearing and symbolic of America’s native wildlife. Turtles not only fascinate each generation of children, who find endless wonders under those hard shells, but they also continue to serve as a timeless role model in children’s literature: the slow and […]
The 1st Trashapalooza on Sat. May 21st, 2011 resulted in the removal 956lbs of marine debris from the Key West shoreline. Thanks to the 36 volunteers, the Key West High School Reef Relief Club, T.R.A.S.H.E.D. in the Keys, Hurricane Hole Marina and Lazy Dog Kayaks.
SCIENCE — May 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM EDT A dead zone — already the size of the state of New Jersey — is growing in the Gulf of Mexico, fueled by nutrient runoff from the swollen Mississippi River. This year, with floodwaters from the Birds Point levee breach and the Morganza and Bonnet Carret […]
Green World Gallery will be celebrating Earth Day by donating 20% of sales made 6:30-8:30pm to Reef Relief’s coral reef conservation work. Howard Livingston will be preforming. Please stop by Green World Gallery located at 712b Duval Street, Key West.
Weeks are filling up fast, so register now! The following weeks are now full and closed to registration. June 13-17 June 27- July 1 July 18-22 August 8-12 Camp runs 8:30 am – 4:30 am weekdays based at the Reef Relief Environmental Center, 631 Greene St. & Elizabeth St., Key West 33040 Coral Camp 2011 […]
Reef Relief was well represented at Florida Oceans Day 2011 held at the state Capitol last Tuesday, March 22nd. Policy and Projects Director Paul Johnson was joined at our booth by Florida Keys State Representative Ron Saunders on the 3rd Floor Rotunda. “Coral Reefs are one of our signature ecosystems of importance to the state”, […]